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Add 14/50 and 21/45

14/50 + 21/45 is 56/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 45 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    14/50 = 14 × 9/50 × 9 = 126/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
    21/45 = 21 × 10/45 × 10 = 210/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/450 + 210/450 = 126 + 210/450 = 336/450
  5. 336/450 simplified gives 56/75
  6. So, 14/50 + 21/45 = 56/75

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